Drug felons would be eligible for food stamps for the first time in decades under a measure that heads to the governor’s desk. Opponents to the measure raised concerns offenders might sell their benefits to continue their drug habit. LSU School of Public Health criminologist Dr. Peter Scharf says that’s less of a risk than the alternative:
Cut 15 (09) “back to jail”
Louisiana incarcerates more people per capita than any other place in the world.

The LSU Tigers are ready to face Mississippi State in the Super Regionals this weekend. Members of the team showed reporters Tuesday the wallpaper on their phones which feature pictures of the Coastal Carolina team dog piling at The Box during of sweep of the Tigers in the Super Regionals last year. Shortstop Kramer Robertson says those losses are big motivator in getting to Omaha this year…:
Cut 19 (12) “happen again”

U.S. Senator John Kennedy supports a bill in Congress to reduce federal excise taxes on small breweries. Emelie Gunn has more…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

A state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologist says they are receiving an increase in calls from the public who are concerned about foxes near their home. Melissa Collins says it’s unlikely they will attack humans and they tend to stay away from pets…:
Cut 10 (10) “squirrels”